Bite photos condemned Ashton
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) used photographic evidence as part of its decision to ban Chris Ashton for 13 weeks, the disciplinary panel's written judgement has revealed.
Chris Ashton: RFU was 'unconvinced' by Saracens wing's defence for biting
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRugby union bosses say they banned Saracens winger Chris Ashton after finding his description of events "less plausible".
Three year countdown to RWC 2019 for giant killers Japan
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThis week has marked two very special World Cup anniversaries for Japanese rugby. A year ago on Monday saw arguably the greatest upset in world rugby when the Brave Blossoms stunned South Africa...
Lancaster has shown there's still honour in the game - now he needs to find his nasty side
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI'm not sure if I know anyone on this side of the pond who likes England winger Chris Ashton. Offensively there are not too many wingers as good as him in this part of the world. There are not too many...
Ashton's biting ban puts England future in doubt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentChris Ashton's turbulent year took another grim twist as the England and Saracens wing was given a 13-week ban for biting, seemingly driving a fresh nail into the coffin of his international career.
Northampton furious that biter Chris Ashton escaped sanction during match
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former England wing played 80 minutes of 27-12 win against Saints• Northampton claim Alex Waller saw yellow for ‘marginal tackle’Northampton have responded bitterly to Chris Ashton’s 13-match...
13-week ban for biting as Drew Mitchell compares Ashton to Suarez
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auChris Ashton has been compared to Luis Suarez by Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell in the latest soccer analogy used to characterise the England star who has received a 13-week ban for biting. Ashton has...
Australia legend calls Chris Ashton 'the Luis Suarez of rugby' following biting incident
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentChris Ashton has been compared to Luis Suarez by Australia's Drew Mitchell in the latest football analogy used to characterise the England wing who has received a 13-week ban for biting.
Double BITING allegations get Chris Ashton banned for 13 weeks
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpChris Ashton has been banned for no less than 13 weeks following two biting incidents that took place in the Aviva Premiership this past weekend. The Saracens winger appeared before a RFU disciplinary...
Ashton slapped with 13-week ban for biting
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Saracens and England wing Chris Ashton was handed a 13-week ban for biting.
